Subtract 12/18 from 28/84
28/84 - 12/18 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
28/84 = 28 × 3/84 × 3 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/252 - 168/252 = 84 - 168/252 = -84/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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